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Allen James “Jim” Leikam

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Birth	:	15 Sep 1938 Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	9 Apr 2009 Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Catherine Cemetery, Catharine, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9233017, -99.2189026
Description	:	Allen "Jim" Leikam of Hays lost his battle with lung cancer on April 9, 2009. He was born September 15, 1938, to Edmund and Lucy (Linenberger) Leikam in Hays. He married Vernetta Wasinger in 1957. On February 12, 1983, he married Sharon Clark. They recently celebrated 26 years of marriage. Jim graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1956. He wore many different hats during his lifetime. Most importantly, he was a family man. He was a husband, father, friend and mentor to many. Jim farmed near Catherine since childhood, worked in crop... Read More	Allen "Jim" Leikam of Hays lost his battle with lung cancer on April 9, 2009. He was born September 15, 1938, to Edmund and Lucy (Linenberger) Leikam in Hays. He married Vernetta Wasinger in 1957. On February 12, 1983, he married Sharon Clark. They recently celebrated 26 years of marriage. Jim graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1956. He wore many different hats during his lifetime. Most importantly, he was a family man. He was a husband, father, friend and mentor to many. Jim farmed near Catherine since childhood, worked in crop insurance for over 20 years and recently retired from Rural Community Insurance Services. He also delivered mail for a rural route, was a truck driver for many years and was on a reserve police force in Colorado. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved four-wheeling, hunting (especially goose hunting) and camping. He was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed traveling to NASCAR races with his family. Jim was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; and children, Lean Ross and husband, Jeff, of Johnstown, Colorado; Stephanie Seahorn and husband, Jerry, of Longview, Texas; Darren Hawks of Tyler, Texas; KC Hawks and wife, Brandy, of Phoenix, Arizona; Debbie Alvarez and husband, Claudio, of Hays; and sister, Bernetta Ereth of Pueblo, Colorado. He also leaves behind nine adoring grandchildren; Chris, Zach, Heather, Trenton, Annily, Terri, Josh, Riley, and Kealani; and one great-grandchild, Remington. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janel; and grandson, Martin. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 13, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main, Hays. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Messiah Lutheran Church or Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Center. Memorials may be sent to Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine, Hays. Hays Daily News, 4/11/2009

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Allen James “Jim” Leikam's memorial is located at: Saint Catherine Cemetery, Catharine, Ellis County, USA.
When did Allen James “Jim” Leikam death?
Allen James “Jim” Leikam death on 9 Apr 2009 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.9233017
Longitude: -99.2189026

Family Members:

Parent

Edmund Leikam

(1907 - 1987)

Lucy Linenberger Leikam

(1915 - 1962)

Children

Janel Renee Leikam

(1961 - 1967)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Catharine, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9233017, -99.2189026

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Emmeram, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9618988, -99.1350021

3. First Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8665900, -99.1513300

4. Saint Fidelis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8647003, -99.1500015

5. Sentinel Hill
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Coordinate: 38.8804425, -99.3152361

6. Mount Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8838997, -99.3181000

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8847008, -99.3193970

8. Union Pacific Railroad Cemetery
Victoria, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8468190, -99.1504830

9. Boot Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8783650, -99.3281360

10. Saint George Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8457985, -99.1421967

11. Saint Severin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0236015, -99.2596970

12. Fort Hays Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8675003, -99.3542023

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8731003, -99.0772018

14. Saint Francis Cemetery
Munjor, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8059190, -99.2690830

15. Fort Hays Memorial Gardens
Hays, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8969490, -99.3811330

16. Prairie Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8786011, -99.0385971

17. Hyacinth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0032997, -99.3899994

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Gorham, Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8835983, -99.0214005

19. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7743988, -99.1144028

20. Saint Andrew Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0332985, -99.3882980

21. Norman Cemetery
Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1044006, -99.1575012

22. Fairport Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0463982, -99.0207977

23. Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery
Antonino, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7837360, -99.4021700

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Pfeifer, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7111015, -99.1706009